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The tyranny of history : the roots of China's crisis
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The tyranny of history : the roots of China's crisis

by W. J. F. Jenner

An examination of the historical and cultural forces shaping the Chinese state, arguing that traditional structures now threaten its unity. The text analyses how education, language, and family values have maintained authoritarianism and led to a modern social crisis.

Accession 20783 ISBN 0713990600 Publisher Allen Lane
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